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Jumbo
Jumbo is located in West Virginia
Jumbo
Jumbo
Location in West Virginia
Jumbo is located in the United States
Jumbo
Jumbo
Location in the United States
Country United States
State West Virginia
County Webster
Elevation
1,660 ft (510 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
GNIS ID 1541040

Jumbo is a small place located in Webster County, West Virginia, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes or buildings that isn't officially part of a city or town. Instead, it's governed directly by the county or state.

Exploring Jumbo: A Small Community

Jumbo is a quiet, unincorporated community. It doesn't have its own local government like a mayor or city council. Instead, services like roads, schools, and emergency help are managed by Webster County or the state of West Virginia.

Where is Jumbo Located?

Jumbo is found in the beautiful state of West Virginia. This state is famous for its mountains and forests. Jumbo is specifically located within Webster County.

Jumbo's Elevation

Jumbo sits at an elevation of 1,660 feet (about 506 meters) above sea level. This means it's quite high up, which is common for places in mountainous West Virginia.

Life in an Unincorporated Community

Living in an unincorporated community like Jumbo can be different from living in a big city.

  • There might not be a central town hall or local police department just for Jumbo.
  • Decisions about the area are usually made at the county level.
  • Residents often rely on county-wide services for things like trash collection and public safety.
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